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Chinese hacked NYT computers, says paper

 January 31, 2013: Chinese hackers infiltrated New York Times' systems, stealing employees' passwords amid an investigation into Premier Wen Jiabao's wealth.

Resignations at DawnNews bureau

 January 31, 2013: DawnNews Television's Peshawar bureau faces turmoil after three reporters resign over recent months, impacting operations and staffing.

Court accepts Sardar's plea

 January 30, 2013: The Sindh High Court accepted Sardar Khan's plea to appoint a commissioner for his ongoing defamation suit against multiple defendants.

PTV World: 'Changing Perspectives'

 January 30, 2013: President Asif Ali Zardari launched PTV World, an English-language channel focusing on news, infotainment, and promoting youth talent in Pakistan.

PFUJ to protest again if demands not met

 January 29, 2013: Journalists in Pakistan defer protest until February 7 after assurance that demands like Wage Board setup will be met by the government.

Coming soon: The Spokesman

 January 27, 2013: The Spokesman, a new daily newspaper, aims to bring positive change in journalism from Islamabad and Lahore with a young team of reporters.

Controversial host set for DawnNews debut

 January 27, 2013: Controversial anchor Mehr Bukhari will debut her show NewsEye on DawnNews Television starting Monday at 8:05pm sharp.

Express and BBC strike collaboration

 January 26, 2013: Express Media Group collaborates with the BBC for a one-hour Urdu news program on Express News Television, enhancing their media offerings.

PTV World launch on January 29

 January 26, 2013: PTV World, a new English-language channel, will launch on January 29, offering news and entertainment amid challenges in the media landscape.

Editor gets 10 years in jail for royal insult

 January 23, 2013: A Thai editor received a 10-year prison sentence for defaming the monarchy, highlighting ongoing issues with freedom of expression in Thailand.

PFUJ sit-in to press for arrest of killers

 January 23, 2013: PFUJ will hold a sit-in on January 28 outside Parliament to demand justice for slain journalists and better protections for media personnel.

Pakistani journo to contest AIPS elections

 January 23, 2013: Pakistani journo Malik Amjad Aziz has nominated for AIPS elections, aiming for vice president and committee positions at the upcoming Congress.

Police assault reporter during Jacobabad protest

 January 22, 2013: A reporter was assaulted by police in Jacobabad during a protest over a fire at a celebration camp, raising concerns for journalist safety.

Journalist Barbara hospitalized after fall

 January 22, 2013: Veteran journalist Barbara Walters was hospitalized after falling and cutting her head at the British ambassador's residence in Washington D.C.!

Al-Jazeera reporter killed by sniper

 January 19, 2013: Al-Jazeera reporter Mohamed al-Mesalma was killed by a sniper in Daraa, marking the second journalist fatality in Syria within two days.

French journalist killed in Syria

 January 19, 2013: French war reporter Yves Debay was killed by sniper fire in Syria while covering the ongoing conflict, prompting condemnation from France.

Qadri, media and the 'revolution'

 January 18, 2013: Dr. Tahirul Qadri's long march for electoral reforms culminated in disappointment as he withdrew his demands after significant public turnout.

Bonn symposium to discuss Pakistan media

 January 18, 2013: The DW Media Symposium will explore the evolving landscape of Pakistan's media and the challenges faced by journalists on May 29.

Brazilian website creates fake girlfriends

 January 17, 2013: A Brazilian website offers fake girlfriends for $20 to help men make their exes jealous and showcase a false relationship.

Bangladeshi blogger stabbed

 January 17, 2013: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges investigation into the stabbing of blogger Asif Mohiuddin in Dhaka, who remains in critical condition.

UNESCO boss condemns attacks on media

 January 16, 2013: UNESCO condemns recent attacks on journalists in Pakistan, Tanzania, and the Central African Republic, highlighting the need for justice.

Terrorists exploiting social media: minister

 January 16, 2013: Pakistan's Foreign Minister warns at the UN that terrorists are exploiting social media to spread radical ideologies and urges global unity to combat this threat.

SC names media accountability commission

 January 15, 2013: The Supreme Court has established a media accountability commission, appointing retired judge Nasir Aslam Zahid and Javed Jabbar to oversee media regulations.

Mehr joining DawnNews

 January 14, 2013: Television host Mehr Bukhari joins DawnNews, returning to screen after a controversial hiatus with a reported salary of Rs1.8 million.

Express News downsizes staff at two bureaus

 January 13, 2013: Express News has downsized staff at its Sargodha and Rahimyar Khan bureaus, leaving them severely understaffed due to financial issues.

A peep into PTV Sports

 January 12, 2013: PTV Sports faces internal conflict, leadership issues, and declining quality, raising doubts over its future viability.

Journalists condemn killing of colleagues

 January 11, 2013: Journalists in Islamabad and Rawalpindi protest against the killing of colleagues in a Quetta bomb blast, demanding government support for affected families.

Deadly blasts claim lives of Samaa TV and NNI journalists

 January 11, 2013: Two bomb blasts in Quetta claimed the lives of journalists from Samaa TV and NNI, injuring several others and resulting in 93 deaths overall.

News Investigation Cell has a new member

 January 10, 2013: Waseem Abbasi, a journalist with experience in Brunei, joins The News investigation cell in Islamabad to work under Editor Investigations Ansar Abbasi.

Media accountability commission soon

 January 10, 2013: The Supreme Court will form a commission to establish media regulations before elections, addressing misuse of funds and content control.

Online rehires controversial editor

 January 09, 2013: Siddique Sajid, a controversial editor previously dismissed, has been rehired by Online International News Network, stirring discussions in media circles.

Kuwaiti journalist jailed for Twitter 'insults'

 January 08, 2013: A Kuwaiti journalist has been sentenced to two years in prison for Twitter posts insulting the country's ruler amid increasing social media crackdowns.

India to consider multiple visas for journos

 January 08, 2013: India plans to grant multiple visas to journalists from SAARC nations, responding to calls for enhanced media cooperation and accessibility.

Sana ready to return to TV screen

 January 07, 2013: Sana Bucha returns to television with her new program Yakeen on Dunya TV after a two-month hiatus and a previous stint at Geo TV.

Senior unionist boycotts PFUJ meeting

 January 05, 2013: Senior journalist C. R. Shamsi boycotts PFUJ meeting in Karachi, citing multiple concerns over venue changes and organizational issues.

Two Pakistani journalists honored

 January 04, 2013: Two Pakistani journalists, Malik Siraj Akbar and Zubair Torwali, have received Hellman/Hammett grants for their bravery in promoting free expression.

RIUJ head leads journos' Senate boycott

 January 03, 2013: Waqar Satti led journalists in a boycott of Senate proceedings over MQM chief's remarks against the media, prompting an apology from a Senator.

American journalist missing in Syria

 January 03, 2013: An American journalist, James Foley, has been missing in Syria since being kidnapped over a month ago, raising concerns for his safety.

Al Jazeera buys Current TV

 January 03, 2013: Al Jazeera has announced its acquisition of Current TV, expanding its reach in the U.S. to over 40 million households amid tough competition.

Ash-Sharq staff not paid for three months

 January 02, 2013: Employees at Urdu-language newspaper Ash-Sharq have gone unpaid for three months as management ties salary payments to advertising revenue recovery.

Detained Nigerian journalists released

 January 02, 2013: Two Nigerian journalists detained by secret police have been released after more than a week without charges amid allegations against the military.

Daily Times fires four

 January 01, 2013: Daily Times has laid off four reporters due to financial difficulties and ongoing issues with salary delays at the Islamabad office.